1920s suits

[Boinciel]

this appears to be a belted waistcoat:

Could it be a back belted jacket that has the belt go inside of the jacket through the side seams?

 

[herringbonekid]

Could it be a back belted jacket that has the belt go inside of the jacket through the side seams?

i wondered that too, but i think that's the jacket's belt visible on his right.

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Noel Coward:

 

[Burma Schave]

Noel Coward:

Not Noel Coward. This is New York City's Mayor Jimmy Walker.

 

[DamianM]

this appears to be a belted waistcoat:

That sure is a belted waistcoat. Pretty cool

Seen plenty of catalogs with a couple of these inside

 

[Two Types]

Maybe the belted waistcoat is what Barmey needs to add as a detail for his 'Golden Shears' competition entry?

 

[cookie]

I just noticed these Tweed 20s suit snaps I had downloaded on my flickr account years ago and I thought I might upload it for yous.

 

[Broccoli]

Would anyone mind giving their dating opinion on this piece:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331239004636
I am no expert on these youth styles, would anyone know how old it might be?

 

[Two Types]

I'm no expert, but it looks early 1920s to me. I'm sure i saw another one posted on here recently.

 

[herringbonekid]

yes, it looks late teens - early 20s.

 

[Broccoli]

Thanks! It should fit me exactly, but I am hesitant to removing the labels on a jacket almost 100 years old. On the other hand, I am built exactly according to the fashion of that time, and combined with a very narrow pair of 10s/20s tuxedo trousers and a brocade vest it would have quite some potential. I'll probably just keep it without wearing it.

 

[Rabbit]

A great find, Broccoli!
By all means, wear it. Leaving the paper labels where they are won't do the suit any good. You could laminate the old labels if you're worried that they might disintegrate.

 

[Broccoli]

Thanks!
You're right, paper does not stand time very well, and the metal that holds it might rust. But the labels will be archived of course.

 

[Papperskatt]

Would anyone mind giving their dating opinion on this piece:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331239004636
I am no expert on these youth styles, would anyone know how old it might be?

I saw that one and was very tempted to bid. I'm glad that another Lounger got it, and a fellow Swede no less!

It definitely look to be from the late teens-early twenties. Great price! I think that you should definitely wear it.

Where in Sweden do you live? You see, I'd be very interested in having that jacket copied.

 

[Broccoli]

I saw that one and was very tempted to bid. I'm glad that another Lounger got it, and a fellow Swede no less!

It definitely look to be from the late teens-early twenties. Great price! I think that you should definitely wear it.

Where in Sweden do you live? You see, I'd be very interested in having that jacket copied.

Having it copied? Do you have a tailor? It appears to be a very nice cut jacket.

I live in Stockholm, you can send me a PM.

 

[Two Types]

Wear it! Carefully remove the labels, preserve them, and enjoy the jacket!!!!

 

[DamianM]

A lot of early 20s tuxedos have been emerging lately. A LOT

 

[Claudio]

All those tags, labels and patents on that tux make me suspiscious on dating it in the 20's - did they have all that info on garments back then?
Also, maybe the breast pocket is too horrizontal (straight) as they were more dipped back then? my 2 pence worht but reagrdless its a great find for a cheap price! Well done

 

[Fastuni]

If in any way factory made such labels and tags were nothing unusual. It may seem unsual for some, because how often does one see a deadstock, tagged 20's suit?
One label advertises it specifically as intended for young men, so it would have to be according to the latest fashion of the time made.
It most certainly is early 20's. Congrats to Broccoli.

 

[Claudio]

Its all that info on the paper label that got me wondering (picture which includes the handlers thumb - is that inside cuffs?). I am by no means an expert on vintage clothes this old so all new info for me

 

[Fastuni]

That photo shows a marking ticket used for clothes.

One can read the patent number... it was registered in 1900.

This invention relates to marking tickets or tags for use on the edge of cloth good

http://www.google.com/patents/US644541